Guidebook for Arlington Private 1 BR Apartment

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Guidebook for Arlington Private 1 BR Apartment

Sightseeing

Easy, close metro access to everything.
59 locals recommend
Ballston-MU Station
4230 Fairfax Dr
59 locals recommend
Easy, close metro access to everything.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
1097 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW
790 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
697 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
115 locals recommend
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW
115 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
325 locals recommend
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
325 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
647 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
385 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue Northwest
385 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
104 locals recommend
World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SW
104 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Ice skate on the Mall.
55 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden
7th Street Northwest
55 locals recommend
Ice skate on the Mall.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
196 locals recommend
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street Southwest
196 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
230 locals recommend
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street Southwest
230 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
192 locals recommend
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
192 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SW
258 locals recommend
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Rent a paddle boat by the Jefferson Memorial
33 locals recommend
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SW
33 locals recommend
Rent a paddle boat by the Jefferson Memorial
Many restaurants and shops. Metro to Rosslyn and walk over bridge or Uber.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
664 locals recommend
Many restaurants and shops. Metro to Rosslyn and walk over bridge or Uber.
The memorial is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no fee to visit.
197 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SW
197 locals recommend
The memorial is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no fee to visit.
It contains 56 granite columns that symbolize unity among the 48 states, seven federal territories and the District of Columbia.
55 locals recommend
1750 Independence Ave SW
1750 Independence Ave SW
55 locals recommend
It contains 56 granite columns that symbolize unity among the 48 states, seven federal territories and the District of Columbia.
It took ten years for the vision to become a reality in 1993. The memorial’s sculptor is Glenna Goodacre, whose work aims to convey the strength and courage of the women who served.
115 locals recommend
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW
115 locals recommend
It took ten years for the vision to become a reality in 1993. The memorial’s sculptor is Glenna Goodacre, whose work aims to convey the strength and courage of the women who served.
The monument is divided into four outdoor “rooms,” signifying FDR’s four terms in office.
104 locals recommend
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SW
104 locals recommend
The monument is divided into four outdoor “rooms,” signifying FDR’s four terms in office.
Images of troops moving by sea, land and air are sandblasted onto the surface of the wall, while a squadron of 19 stainless steel figures, including members from each branch of the armed forces.
56 locals recommend
Korean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SW
56 locals recommend
Images of troops moving by sea, land and air are sandblasted onto the surface of the wall, while a squadron of 19 stainless steel figures, including members from each branch of the armed forces.
All 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon are represented by “Memorial Units.” Again amazing at night.
Pentagon Group Burial Marker
8573311 Patton Cir
All 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon are represented by “Memorial Units.” Again amazing at night.
The Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.mm., Monday through Saturday. Capitol South is the Metro.
671 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street Southeast
671 locals recommend
The Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.mm., Monday through Saturday. Capitol South is the Metro.
Check out our baby panda! Best to arrive early in the summer. Animals are fed from 10-11.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
771 locals recommend
Check out our baby panda! Best to arrive early in the summer. Animals are fed from 10-11.
A favorite with the kids, get there early. See a movie on IMAX.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SW
809 locals recommend
A favorite with the kids, get there early. See a movie on IMAX.
They have great ranger lead talks most days. Check out this site on the internet to see what is available. http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
1111 locals recommend
They have great ranger lead talks most days. Check out this site on the internet to see what is available. http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
Nothing else to say! If you do not know about The Exorcist, watch the movie.
31 locals recommend
The Exorcist Steps
3600 Prospect St NW
31 locals recommend
Nothing else to say! If you do not know about The Exorcist, watch the movie.
Museum Hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days. There is a fee. So many fun and interesting things to do. Check out their website for details as it changes.
56 locals recommend
National Geographic Museum
1145 17th St NW
56 locals recommend
Museum Hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days. There is a fee. So many fun and interesting things to do. Check out their website for details as it changes.
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community. Check the website for tickets.
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW
451 locals recommend
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community. Check the website for tickets.

Exercise and fun things to do

Local ways to have some fun and get a workout at the same time.
Urban beach volleyball with great views. Go and challenge a team or join one.
Lincoln Memorial Sand Volleyball Courts
Rock Creek Trail
Urban beach volleyball with great views. Go and challenge a team or join one.

Shopping

Nice wine store and amazing cheeses.
Arrowine & Cheese
4508 Lee Hwy
Nice wine store and amazing cheeses.
Closest large mall right on the metro.
71 locals recommend
Pentagon City
71 locals recommend
Closest large mall right on the metro.
Grab a book
16 locals recommend
Barnes & Noble
2800 Clarendon Blvd
16 locals recommend
Grab a book
Great, small non-box bookstore.
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NW
151 locals recommend
Great, small non-box bookstore.
Outlets
114 locals recommend
Leesburg Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Rd NE
114 locals recommend
Outlets
groceries
345 locals recommend
Safeway
5101 Wilson Blvd
345 locals recommend
groceries
Union Market has some fun stores.
69 locals recommend
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NW
69 locals recommend
Union Market has some fun stores.
Trader Joe's is an amazing food/wine store. They have a great selection and are economical.
329 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland St
329 locals recommend
Trader Joe's is an amazing food/wine store. They have a great selection and are economical.
Grocery store one near harrison street and the other on Glebe Road closer to the metro.
413 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy Dr
413 locals recommend
Grocery store one near harrison street and the other on Glebe Road closer to the metro.
Great ready to eat food, good salad and hot bar, wine by the glass upstairs, organic choices. Clarendon is the closest metro.
377 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NW
377 locals recommend
Great ready to eat food, good salad and hot bar, wine by the glass upstairs, organic choices. Clarendon is the closest metro.
Closest full size grocery store on Washington Boulevard.
129 locals recommend
Giant Food
3450 Washington Blvd
129 locals recommend
Closest full size grocery store on Washington Boulevard.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Happy hour specials, mussels and fries are great.
40 locals recommend
Lyon Hall
3100 Washington Blvd
40 locals recommend
Great Happy hour specials, mussels and fries are great.
The greek-mezze/tapas style restaurant serves the freshest and finest in Mediterranean ingredients
37 locals recommend
Cava Mezze Clarendon
2940 Clarendon Blvd
37 locals recommend
The greek-mezze/tapas style restaurant serves the freshest and finest in Mediterranean ingredients
Specialties include traditional pupusas (hand-made to order corn tortilla pockets stuffed with meat, beans and cheese) and The Big Fat Burro (a 12-inch tortilla roll with a large heaping of rice.
15 locals recommend
Mexicali Blues
2933 Wilson Blvd
15 locals recommend
Specialties include traditional pupusas (hand-made to order corn tortilla pockets stuffed with meat, beans and cheese) and The Big Fat Burro (a 12-inch tortilla roll with a large heaping of rice.
Nice place to get appetizers and wine after a day of sightseeing. Very close to Ballston Metro and 4 blocks from the house.
19 locals recommend
Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro
4301 Wilson Blvd
19 locals recommend
Nice place to get appetizers and wine after a day of sightseeing. Very close to Ballston Metro and 4 blocks from the house.
Located on top of the Graham hotel, the Observatory is the only public roof deck in Georgetown, and this 3000sqft monster is where you'll sip on hand-crafted cocktails.
7 locals recommend
The Rooftop at the Graham
1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest
7 locals recommend
Located on top of the Graham hotel, the Observatory is the only public roof deck in Georgetown, and this 3000sqft monster is where you'll sip on hand-crafted cocktails.
On hot days, this sexy rooftop bar is the perfect oasis. Cool off poolside with Asian-inspired bites and 50-cocktail "towers" -- so much better than bottle service.
DNV Rooftop
1155 14th St NW
On hot days, this sexy rooftop bar is the perfect oasis. Cool off poolside with Asian-inspired bites and 50-cocktail "towers" -- so much better than bottle service.
You're at the top of the world where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is served at POV, our rooftop bar and terrace. Fabulous view of the whitehouse and city. Top of the W hotel.
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NW
73 locals recommend
You're at the top of the world where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is served at POV, our rooftop bar and terrace. Fabulous view of the whitehouse and city. Top of the W hotel.
Live music on the weekends, outdoor seating. Local hangout.
26 locals recommend
Westover Market
5863 Washington Blvd
26 locals recommend
Live music on the weekends, outdoor seating. Local hangout.
Iconic place to get drinks, right on the water. Great place to go on a nice day.
49 locals recommend
Sequoia DC
3000 K St NW
49 locals recommend
Iconic place to get drinks, right on the water. Great place to go on a nice day.
Three blocks walking
24 locals recommend
World of Beer
4300 Wilson Boulevard
24 locals recommend
Three blocks walking
Known on as the media cafeteria on weekday nights. You will probably see your favorite pundits from cable talk shows here.
14 locals recommend
POSTO
1515 14th St NW
14 locals recommend
Known on as the media cafeteria on weekday nights. You will probably see your favorite pundits from cable talk shows here.
Great selection of wine
15 locals recommend
Dickson Wine Bar
903 U St NW
15 locals recommend
Great selection of wine
A capitol Hill speakeasy where they take their cocktails seriously.
57 locals recommend
Harold Black
212 7th St SE
57 locals recommend
A capitol Hill speakeasy where they take their cocktails seriously.

Arts & Culture

Not a very good mall for shopping, but it is newly renovated and there is a small Macy's, movie theater, ice skating rink, cookology, punchbowl social, true food and Ted's Bulletin.
62 locals recommend
Ballston Common Mall
4238 Wilson Blvd
62 locals recommend
Not a very good mall for shopping, but it is newly renovated and there is a small Macy's, movie theater, ice skating rink, cookology, punchbowl social, true food and Ted's Bulletin.
Our new favorite museum with fun, modern sculpture like art that takes up entire rooms. Get there early as there is a line to enter. Exhibit is up until May 2016.
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
159 locals recommend
Our new favorite museum with fun, modern sculpture like art that takes up entire rooms. Get there early as there is a line to enter. Exhibit is up until May 2016.
Catch a Nationals game. Sometimes tickets on stub hub are $6 at the last minute!
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SE
455 locals recommend
Catch a Nationals game. Sometimes tickets on stub hub are $6 at the last minute!
Check out a DC United game April-Oct. Tickets are always available.
70 locals recommend
RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol St NE
70 locals recommend
Check out a DC United game April-Oct. Tickets are always available.
Check out a Redskins game in the Fall.
116 locals recommend
FedExField
1600 Fedex Way
116 locals recommend
Check out a Redskins game in the Fall.
Check out Washington Wizard or Capitals Hockey game. Also many other amazing acts are featured at the Verizon Center. Great food surrounding.
305 locals recommend
Capital One Arena
601 F St NW
305 locals recommend
Check out Washington Wizard or Capitals Hockey game. Also many other amazing acts are featured at the Verizon Center. Great food surrounding.

Getting Around

more than 1,600 bicycles at your fingertips. You can choose any of the 175 stations across Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va., and Alexandria, Va., and return it to any station near your destination.
213 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare
213 locals recommend
more than 1,600 bicycles at your fingertips. You can choose any of the 175 stations across Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va., and Alexandria, Va., and return it to any station near your destination.

Parks & Nature

Kayak and SUP rentals, easy to rent no reservations!
75 locals recommend
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NW
75 locals recommend
Kayak and SUP rentals, easy to rent no reservations!
Rent rowboats 10-4 during May-Sept and nice hike along canal.
28 locals recommend
Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NW
28 locals recommend
Rent rowboats 10-4 during May-Sept and nice hike along canal.